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Major city · India

Aligarh

Spend 1–2 days in Aligarh: see the university campus, lock market and a temple; stay near the bus stand.

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Aligarh, in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, is known for its lock industry and Aligarh Muslim University. The sights cluster around the campus and nearby markets, making a half‑day to full‑day visit sufficient.

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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (heat, rain)
Airport
DEL
Nights
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Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Aligarh100 ▾
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • General emergency (all services)112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Aligarh, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeTea/coffee at a dhaba₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Street or quick mealStreet snack (samosa, kachori)₹20–40 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person₹250 (≈ US$3)
  • Mid-range bedDormitory bed, a night, per person₹350 (≈ US$4)
  • High-end bedDormitory bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹800 (≈ US$10) · High ₹1,200 (≈ US$14)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Aligarh Muslim UniversityLock industryIbn Sina Academy
Airports
DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport (Main international gateway, about 140 km (87 mi) (≈2 h by train) from Aligarh)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    24°C (74°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    39°C (101°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    33°C (92°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    33°C (92°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest May (40°C (104°F)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Jul (218 rain days), driest Nov (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Aligarh: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

19°C (66°F)

7°C (45°F)

15 rd

Feb

24°C (74°F)

10°C (51°F)

16 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Apr

37°C (99°F)

21°C (69°F)

12 rd

May

40°C (104°F)

25°C (76°F)

27 rd

Jun

39°C (101°F)

27°C (80°F)

66 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

218 rd

Aug

33°C (92°F)

26°C (78°F)

216 rd

Sep

33°C (92°F)

24°C (75°F)

108 rd

Oct

33°C (91°F)

19°C (67°F)

17 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

13°C (56°F)

3 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

9°C (47°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

City streets are walkable; auto‑rickshaws are common for short trips. Trains run hourly from New Delhi to Aligarh station.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine

go

Door to door: 15 min

Auto‑rickshaw from city centre, ~10 min

Museum of medieval medicine.

Manglayatan Temple (Aligarh‑Agra highway)

go

Door to door: 30 min

Auto‑rickshaw or taxi, ~20 min ride

Small temple on the highway.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ananad Bhavan

Near the old bus stand.

Gulmarg Guest House

Close to the University.

Kareem Lodge

Close to the University.

Ruby Palace

Near the old bus stand.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
Mid
₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
High
₹1,200 (≈ US$14)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Dormitory bed1 × 1 night × ₹350₹350
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800₹800
Train Delhi–Aligarh (second class)1 × ₹600 · check₹600
Auto‑rickshaw ride to university (round trip)1 × ₹150 · check₹150
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹190
Trip total≈ ₹2,090 per person per day, bed included₹2,090≈ US$25

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea/coffee at a dhaba₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Street snack (samosa, kachori)₹20–40 (≈ under US$1)
Meal at a mid‑range restaurant₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5)
Lock souvenir₹100–500 (≈ US$2–6)
Auto‑rickshaw (5 km)₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Aligarh is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and avoid isolated streets after dark.
  • Lock market stalls close on Fridays.
  • Summer months can be very hot; carry water.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101
General emergency (all services)
112

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कृपया इस पते पर ले चलेंTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate in New Delhi; other embassies in Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Delhi → Aligarh (train, 2nd class): about ₹400 (≈ US$5), ~2 h (check)
  • Auto‑rickshaw city centre → university: ≈₹150, 5 min

Say or show

  • माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai?)
  • क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकते हैं? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtaan kar sakte hain?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aligarh. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (heat, rain) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Rail‑to‑city‑center transfer: Aligarh station to bus stand (auto‑rickshaw, 5 min).
  2. Accommodation clusters: bus‑stand area, university area, market district.

Meanwhile

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